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Surfactant

YUCCA SCHIDIGERA LEAF/ROOT/STEM EXTRACT

CAS 90147-57-2 (Generic) / 223749-05-1
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Yucca schidigera extract — natural saponin source used as a sulfate-free foaming surfactant. FDA GRAS for food and broadly safe topically; saponins can sting eyes.

Function

CLEANSINGFRAGRANCESKIN PROTECTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Natural saponin foaming surfactant
  • Sulfate-free cleansing
  • Antioxidant phenolics
  • FDA GRAS food status

Known concerns

  • Saponins can irritate eyes and broken skin
  • Foam stability is variable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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